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Carpal tunnel syndrome
I have delivered baby three months back via c section and it has been two months since I am experiencing tingling and stiffness in my fingers ( except for little finger) in both hands. I have consulted a doctor for the same and currently under medication and physiotherapy for the same but nothing seems to much of help,can anyone suggest me good hand braces to help with the symptoms while also comfortably breastfeed?
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First you shou get Nerve conduction velocity study on both your upper limbs.
It will confirm the stage of the disease. Treatment will be decided after that.
Next Steps
Get NCV study done of both upper limbs
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Use carpal tunnel brace needs specific medicines Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
--. Fomentation with warm water/ Gel pac .
Let the part not be exposed to cold.
-- .Do mild exercises for neck and upper limbs.
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--or else
contact a physiotherapist.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab Once a day x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
Thanks.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho.)
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Dear,
Pregnancy is one of the major cause of tingling in fingers ( especially thumb and 1st two fingers) resulting in condition called Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Next Steps
As you are breastfeeding:
-Do hot fomentation
- Ultrasonic therapy application
-Use carpal tunnel wrist brace at night time
Health Tips
If not relieved, get yourself examined and get NCV done.
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Dr. Sunny Bhalla
Joint Replacement Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Thumb spica brace should be good for you ,you need to get some blood tests done ,sometimes its physiological post delivery
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Dr. Karri Venkatesh
Orthopedic surgeon
3 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Wrist n thumb splint
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Dr. Pranav Shejul
Orthopedic surgeon
11 yrs exp
Pune
Use carpal tunnel brace and see if symptoms are getting relieved!
Also get yourself evaluated again because classically carpal tunnel should cause tingling and numbness in only three fingers and not all of them..
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Wrist thumb splint you can use
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